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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,232.51, 1,378,849.17 and 288,195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,232.51, 1,378,849.17 and 288,195.53 is: 432,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,232.51 : 1,378,849.17 = 288,195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,232.51/1,378,849.17 = 288,195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,232.51x = 1,378,849.17 × 288,195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,232.51x = 397,378,167,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,378,167,338.21/919,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,293.42

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